Marlins will place Casey Kotchman on disabled list Friday

Manager Mike Redmond said first baseman Casey Kotchman will go on the disabled list Friday with a strained left hamstring.

The Marlins will make a roster move by tomorrow and the player might not be a first baseman.
Greg Dobbs will get most of the action at first base for now, but the Marlins also may try outfielder Austin Kearns, catcher Miguel Olivo and infielder Chris Valaika at first base, too.

“Right now our two best options are Kearns and Dobbs,” Redmond said.

Joe Mahoney, on the DL with an oblique, could be available in seven to 10 days.